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Green Bay Packers: Re-grading their 2018 NFL Draft Class

By Brian Sampson

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Jaire Alexander of Louisville after he was picked #18 overall by the Green Bay Packers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Jaire Alexander of Louisville after he was picked #18 overall by the Green Bay Packers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 07: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions catches a pass against Josh Jackson #37 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Ford Field on October 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 07: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions catches a pass against Josh Jackson #37 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Ford Field on October 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

Josh Jackson (Round 2, 45th overall): C-

This grade hurts me. I really want to be a fan of Jackson and would love it if he would succeed in the NFL. However, he had a fairly rough year at cornerback during his rookie season. Many fans were estatic to see the Packers get Jackson. He was projected to go at the end of the first round, but fell all the way to the middle of the second.

Unfortunately, the concerns were warranted. Jackson proved his testing speed (or lack thereof) was legit and he struggled to stay with guys at the NFL level. He was often seen just a step or two behind. However, he did flash some very nice ball skills in the preseason so the hope is high.

A positional change might be in the works, as safety might be the best place for him. It should maximize his ball-hawking abilities and minimize his lack of speed. The Packers also happen to have a huge hole at the backend of their secondary. It’s a win-win situation.

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